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Clarissa Adams

Research & Development Specialist IHC
Shepherdsville,KY

Summary

15+ year background in the laboratory sciences. I began my journey out of college in an entry level position. This motivated me to set goals and to improve upon my skills. With hard work and dedication, I've been able to obtain numerous promotions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Research & Development Specialist IHC

Norton Healthcare- CPA
03.2021 - Current
  • Onboard new Antibodies and Probes for Patient testing
  • Prepare Laboratory for CAP Inspection/Approval
  • Write and ensure that Policies are upheld
  • Order Supplies & In charge of Inventory

LEAD HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

Norton Healthcare
01.2017 - 03.2021
  • Lead responsibility in directing all employees on the night shift with various duties
  • Performing histological and immuno-histochemical duties
  • Cutting frozen sections at off site hospitals.

HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

Norton Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Duties include: Processing surgical specimens, embedding, cutting sections of processed tissue to produce slides for diagnosis, immunohistochemistry and special stains.
  • Off-site Frozen Sections
  • IHC/Special Stains

PATHOLOGY GROSS TECH

Norton Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Gross and audibly dictate GYN and non-GYN specimens
  • Accession Specimens
  • Histological Duties
  • IHC

HISTOLOGY ASSISTANT

Norton Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Accession specimens
  • Perform cytological preparations
  • Cut frozen sections
  • Staining slides.

Education

Masters of Science - Physiology and Biophysics

University Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Berea College
Berea, KY
07.2008

Skills

  • Proficient in IHC
  • CAP Inspection Knowledgeable
  • Policy Writing
  • Knowledgeable with Leica Bond III
  • Leica Peloris
  • Pathology Grossing
  • Cytology
  • Specimen and sample preparation
  • Laboratory Personnel Management
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Specimen handling
  • Research and analysis
  • Lab safety

Certification

  • Histotechnologist (HTL), 2014
  • QIHC, 2018

Research

  • Research Assistant, 01/2007, 2007, Under Dr. Jim Pauly, Head Researcher/Mentor (June 2007-August 2007). Researched dopamine transporters in a "two-hit" rat model for the study of a cause for Parkinson's disease.
  • Master Candidacy Research Assistant, 2010, 2013, Under Dr. Irving Joshua and Dr. Walter Rodriguez (2010-2013). Researching the effects of oxidative stress in mediating arterial dysfunction in type II diabetic mice.

Publications

  • Walter E. Rodriguez-Alvarez, Rasheed Lawal, Clarissa Harris, Brianna Williams, ASO Adeagbo, Irving G. Joshua, and Suresh C. Tyagi. Role of Oxidative Stress in Arterial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. FASEB J. March 17, 25:641.4, 2011.
  • Walter E. Rodriguez-Alvarez, Phani Kumar, Rasheed Lawal, Clarissa Harris, Brianna Williams, ASO Adeagbo, Suresh C. Tyagi, and Irving G. Joshua. Mechanisms of Aortic Stiffness in Salt-Sensitive Hypertension. FASEB J. March 17, 25:640.14, 2011.
  • Walter E. Rodriguez-Alvarez, Rasheed Lawal, Nikita Perumal, Clarissa Harris, Brianna Williams, Ayotunde Adeagbo, and Irving G. Joshua. The Effects of an Herbal Extract SPOO2P on Vascular Relaxation Responses. FASEB J. March 17, 25:640.15, 2011.

References

  • Sheron Lear, Research & Development, 502-736-4394
  • Marilyn Townsend, HTL, 502-435-3848
  • Tamira Cousette, 678-687-3788

Work Availability

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Quote

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb

Timeline

Research & Development Specialist IHC

Norton Healthcare- CPA
03.2021 - Current

LEAD HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

Norton Healthcare
01.2017 - 03.2021

HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

Norton Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2017

PATHOLOGY GROSS TECH

Norton Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2014

HISTOLOGY ASSISTANT

Norton Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2013

Masters of Science - Physiology and Biophysics

University Of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Berea College
Clarissa AdamsResearch & Development Specialist IHC